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About California State University, Long Beach

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), known as The Beach, offers a vibrant, diverse environment for international students. Surrounded by the best Southern California has to offer, CSULB is an ideal place to live, learn, and discover.

Here are some notable facts about CSULB:• Students come from 100+ countries

• It is ranked #5 among public universities in the western states by U.S. News and World Report

• It is one of the “Best in the West” on Princeton Review’s 2017 Best Colleges list

• Conditional Admission is offered through the CEA-accredited American Language Institute

Additional CSULB Facts:Size of Campus322 Acres

Students Enrolled37,500

Undergrad31,500

Graduate6,000

International Students2,000 Degree1,000 Other

Baccalaureate Degrees85

Master’s Degree65

Doctoral Degrees4

Student/Faculty RatioDegree Programs 24:1ALI 15:1

Year Founded:1949

International Student Demographics 2016

India 18%

Saudi Arabia 8%

China 12%

South Korea 5%

Germany 5%Vietnam

6%

Japan 5%

Oman 6%

Taiwan 3%

Europe (Other) 11%

Asia (Other) 8%

S. America 4%

Middle East (Other) 4% Other*

4%

*Africa, North America, Oceania

Long Beach Facts:Sunny Days345

Average High Temp23°C

Average January High19°C

Average July High28°C

Average Humidity53%

Beach Length8.85 km

Population500,000

Downtown Los Angeles40 minutes by light rail/train

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About the American Language Institute (ALI)

For over 30 years, students from more than 25 countries have come to the ALI each semester to improve their English skills. Whether it’s for academic and professional purposes or personal enrichment, we have a program for every need!

ProgramsThe ALI has four main programs to prepare international students for academic and professional success:

• Intensive English Program (IEP)

• Intensive Preparatory Program (PREP)

• MBA Prep Program (MBAP)

• Global Logistics Specialist, International (GLSI)

In addition, the ALI provides Customized Short-Term programs for groups. For example, these may include English for Healthcare, Hospitality Services, Engineers, or Business.

CSULB Access and Student LifeAll ALI students:

• take classes in classrooms across the CSULB campus

• can use university facilities and resources (including on-campus housing)

• can join CSULB clubs, including intramural sports teams

• can participate in student events (guest speakers, sports, entertainment, music, and the arts)

• have access to free Wi-Fi on campus

Free Conversation and Homework Labs:• Conversation Lab gives ALI students the opportunity to

meet and interact with Conversation Partners, who are CSULB students and native English speakers.

• In the Homework Lab, trained student tutors provide ALI students with help on homework assignments while practicing skills learned in class.

Learn more at www.ccpe.csulb.edu/ALI

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Intensive English Program (IEP)

Academic Focus: The IEP is designed to prepare students for academic success at the college and university level.

Year-Round: • Fall Semester (starting in August): 16 weeks, 23 hours

each week

• Spring Semester (starting in January): 16 weeks, 23 hours each week

• Summer (starting in May): 13 weeks, 25 hours each week

Levels: • Foundation (F): low-beginning

• Level 1: beginning

• Level 2: low-intermediate

• Level 3: intermediate

• Level 4: high-intermediate; TOEFL Waiver/English Proficiency Waiver for undergraduate students

• Level 5: low-advanced*

• Level 6: advanced; TOEFL Waiver/English Proficiency Waiver for graduate students*

* Students in Levels 5 and 6 may take 1–2 CSULB credit courses.

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Sample IEP Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00 am–10:00 amReading/Writing/Vocabulary

Grammar Reading/Writing/Vocabulary

Grammar Reading/Writing/Vocabulary

10:00 am–11:00 am

11:00 am–12:00 pm Enrichment Enrichment

12:00 pm–1:00 pm Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

1:00 pm–2:00 pmListening/Speaking Listening/Speaking Listening/Speaking Listening/Speaking

2:00 pm–3:00 pm

3:00 pm–4:00 pmConversation and Homework Labs

Conversation and Homework Labs

Conversation and Homework Labs

Conversation and Homework Labs

• Our optional after-school Conversation Lab gives students the opportunity to meet and interact with fluent English speakers.

• Conversation Partners are CSULB students dedicated to helping international students improve their conversation skills.

• The Homework Lab provides free tutoring for class assignments.

A sample of elective courses may include: TOEFL Preparation, Spelling, Pronunciation, IELTS, Business English, GMAT/GRE Preparation, Sitcoms, and Vocabulary.

IEP to CSULB Transition/English Proficiency Waiver:The ALI admissions team provides current IEP students who are applying to CSULB degree programs with workshops and one-on-one advising on:

• Application process/deadlines

• TOEFL Waiver/English Proficiency Waiver

• CSULB program requirements

Deferred Admission to CSULB:CSULB applicants who do not yet meet the English Language Proficiency requirements can receive deferred admission by applying to the ALI.

Learn more at www.ccpe.csulb.edu/IEP

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Intensive Preparatory Program (PREP)

Academic Focus: PREP is an intensive program designed for students interested in a short-term Academic English boost. PREP students may choose to continue on to the Intensive English Program (IEP) in the following semester.

Year-Round: • Fall Semester (starting every October): 7 weeks, 23 hours

each week

• Spring Semester (starting every April): 6 weeks, 23 hours each week

• Summer (starting every July): 6 weeks, 23 hours each week

Levels:Beginning to advanced

PREP to IEP to CSULB Transition/English Proficiency Waiver:PREP students must transition from the PREP to the IEP in order to achieve the English Proficiency Waiver and gain acceptance into CSULB degree programs.

Learn more at www.ccpe.csulb.edu/prep

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Sample PREP Schedule

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00 am–10:00 am

Reading/WritingGrammar

Reading / WritingGrammar

Reading/Writing 10:00 am–11:00 am

11:00 am–12:00 pm Culture Culture

12:00 pm–1:00 pm Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

1:00 pm–2:00 pmListening/Speaking Listening/Speaking Listening/Speaking Listening/Speaking

2:00 pm–3:00 pm

3:00 pm–4:00 pmConversation and Homework Labs

Conversation and Homework Labs

Conversation and Homework Labs

Conversation and Homework Labs

• Our optional after-school Conversation Lab gives students the opportunity to meet and interact with fluent English speakers.

• Conversation Partners are CSULB students dedicated to helping international students improve their conversation skills.

• The Homework Lab provides free tutoring for class assignments.

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MBA Preparation Program (MBAP)

Academic Focus: The MBAP is designed for students with advanced English skills who are preparing for entrance into a U.S. graduate business degree program. Students improve their academic English skills while:

• analyzing today’s business trends and practices;

• examining contemporary case studies;

• completing team projects;

• and preparing for the GMAT or GRE.

Fall/Spring Entry: • Fall Semester (starting in August): 16 weeks, 25 hours

each week

• Spring Semester (starting in January): 16 weeks, 25 hours each week

Levels: • Advanced only (TOEFL iBT: 61, IELTS: 5.5, or competitive

GMAT/GRE)

• Second semester MBAP take core classes, and one Open University course at CSULB

Courses:• Business Communication

• Business Analysis

• GMAT/GRE Analytical Writing and Verbal Preparation

• GMAT/GRE Quantitative Preparation

• Graduate Application Strategies

Special Benefits:• Pre-arrival advising by Program Coordinator

• Small class sizes

• Activities and affiliation with organizations such as the International Business Association (IBA), the International Student Association, and more

• Pathway partnership with the University of Redlands that allows MBAP students to have the language requirement waived to enter the university’s Graduate Business programs after completion of both semesters of MBAP

Learn more at www.ccpe.csulb.edu/mbaprep

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Sample MBAP Schedule*

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00 am–10:00 am

Business Communication Business Communication Business Communication10:00 am–10:30 am

10:30 am–11:00 am

11:00 am–12:00 pm Graduate Application Strategies

Graduate Application Strategies12:00 pm–12:30 pm

Lunch Lunch Lunch12:30 pm–1:00 pm Lunch Lunch

1:00 pm–2:00 pm

Business AnalysisGMAT/GRE Preparation

Business AnalysisGMAT/GRE Preparation

Business Analysis2:00 pm–3:00 pm

3:00 pm–4:00 pm

*For first semester students. Second semester students have Tuesdays and Thursdays available for an Open University course.

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Global Logistics Specialist, International (GLSI) Professional Designation

Academic Focus: The ALI collaborates with the Center for International Trade and Transportation (CITT) to offer this 6-month program, in which students participate in six modules with regional industry experts, as well as fellow classmates from CSULB and around the world. The program is designed to provide supply chain and logistics training from a U.S. perspective. Additionally, it offers English language instruction from the ALI and/or CSULB Open University courses. The GLS professional designation is endorsed by industry professionals as a comprehensive educational program for individuals entering or seeking advancement in the field of supply chain management and logistics.

Fall/Spring Entry: • Fall term (begins in July)

• Spring term (begins in January)

Levels: GSLI students must have successfully completed the IEP Level 4 or have achieved the minimum score of TOEFL iBT 61, IELTS 6.0, or TOEIC 700.

Modules:As shown in the chart below, the GLS courses are grouped into five modules and a final team Capstone Project (an oral presentation and written logistics plan).

Learn more at www.ccpe.csulb.edu/GLSI

Module 1Global Logistics

Overview

+

ESL Elective

Module 2Transportation/

Logistics Management

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ESL Elective

Module 3Legal, Financial, and

Risk Management Issues

+

ESL Elective

Module 4World Trade and

Government Regulatory Bodies

+

ESL Elective

Module 5Trends in Technology

+

ESL Elective

Module 6Capstone Group

Project

+

ESL Elective

Customized Programs

The ALI offers customized programs for international educational, university, and industry groups that wish to improve their English skills for academic, professional, and personal reasons. These programs can be designed to meet the specific needs of the group.

Customization Options: • Duration/dates/hours

• Locations

• Skills/content/topics

• Lectures

• Field trips and activities

Examples of ALI Customized Programs:• English for Healthcare Professionals

• English for Hospitality Services

• Business English

• English for Engineers in the Workplace

• English for High School Teachers and Professors

• English Teacher Training for Professionals

Learn more at www.ccpe.csulb.edu/custom

Program Schedules, Fees, and Housing

Summer 2018

Program Placement Testing Date Program Begin Date Program End Date Tuition

IEP May 22, 2018 May 29, 2018 August 17, 2018 $5,500

PREP July 9, 2018 July 10, 2018 August 17, 2018 $2,750

Fall 2018

Program Placement Testing Date Program Begin Date Program End Date Tuition

IEP August 21, 2018 August 27, 2018 December 14, 2018 $5,500

MBAP August 21, 2018 August 27, 2018 December 14, 2018 $5,500

PREP October 29, 2018 October 30, 2018 December 14, 2018 $2,750

GLSI n/a July 10, 2018 December 21, 2018 $6,900

Spring 2019

Program Placement Testing Date Program Begin Date Program End Date Tuition

IEP January 15, 2019 January 22, 2019 May 10, 2019 $5,500

MBAP January 15, 2019 January 22, 2019 May 10, 2019 $5,500

PREP April 2, 2019 April 3, 2019 May 10, 2019 $2,750

GLSI n/a January 15, 2019 July 8, 2019 $6,900

Fees are subject to change.

Campus HousingCSULB has 18 residence hall buildings on campus and an off-site residential complex, which is connected via CSULB shuttle services that circulate a selected route every 15 minutes. Standard accommodation is double occupancy (two students share a room) and triple occupancy (three students share a room). Students enjoy cafeteria-style meals in our dining halls and social activities organized by the Residential Advisors throughout their stay.

Off-Campus HousingThere are many apartments and houses available for rent or lease in the Long Beach area, most within 15 minutes of campus and the ocean. CSULB students use the Long Beach City Transit free of charge, which provides students easy mobility to local dining areas, as well as weekend shopping and other destinations.

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